Rev. Dr. J. Robert Claus

Our curriculum, called "The Potter's Workshop", was developed by Rev. Dr. J Robert Claus, a Presbyterian minister and theologian.In this curriculum, a Bible story, its concept and connection to daily living, are taught through workshops over the course of 4-6 weeks.

Joyce Claus, Editor in Chief
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Joyce ClausJoyce Claus, M.EdA Children's Ministries lay leader for 14 years -- writing curriculum, teaching, leading, and teacher training using the Workshop Rotation model for 8 years at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Public School Educator for 21 years with a master's degree in curriculum and instruction.Former adjunct instructor of Education and curriculum course writer at Trinity International University, Deerfield, Illinois.

Joyce created and clearly identified the educational philosophy for the Workshop Rotation model from her teaching experience.
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The Rev. Dr. J. Robert Claus, M.DivAssociate Minister at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Arlington Heights, IL, for 14 years, where he developed the Workshop Rotation Model starting in 1990.

A full-time pastor, Bob's passion in ministry is for people to come alive in the Spirit and discover the Spirit's working in the lives of children, youth and adults.He has discovered ways to link generations, families, and the church together using this model.

Bob's experience in children's ministry has led to his doctoral thesis : THE WORKSHOP ROTATION MODEL : Toward a New Educational Aproach.This is the first doctorate on this model, and Bob sees many more developments on the horizon.

Robert Claus